#179

German Porcelain "Medieval Series" Half Doll with White Coiffe by Dressel & Kister
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Description
5 1/2" (14 cm.) Porcelain waist-up figure of nude lady with head tilted sharply to the side,having brown sculpted hair captured under a flared white coiffe with maroon and gilt trim borders,green medallion,and gilt beading,with full curls at each side of face,brown side-glancing eyes,painted features,closed mouth. The doll has the Dressel and Kister blue bishops staff stamp. Excellent condition. Germany,circa 1910. Rare model with exquisitely-sculpted headdress.